Tidal, which quietly spun out of the department in mid-July, has its own grand ambitions to “feed humanity sustainably.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A study from August 2023 suggested there were more than 50 UK-based quantum technology startups.
India’s ONDC has launched digital lending on its network as it expands into financial services after powering e-commerce, mobility and logistics with its standardized framework. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YeagerAI, the team behind the decentralized AI network GenLayer, has secured $7.5 million in seed funding. This investment, led by North Island Ventures, signals growing interest in the potential of AI-enhanced blockchain systems. GenLayer’s innovative approach introduces the concept of “intelligent contracts,” a leap beyond traditional smart contracts. These new tools aim to connect blockchain-based … Read more
Bitcoin transactions briefly cost as much as $132 early Thursday as users rushed to be the first to stake native BTC via Babylon.
How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## What Three Months in Colombia Taught Me About Life By @benoitmalige [ 8 Min … Read more
Apple continues to adjust its approach to compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA): Announcing another batch of changes Thursday, the iPhone maker showed off redesigned browser choice screens it said would be coming to iOS and iPadOS “later this year”, with version 18 of its mobile software platforms. The tweaked browser choice … Read more
This post initially appeared on The New Stack. n n For a few years there, the term “private cloud” had a negative connotation. But as we know, technology is more of a wheel than an arrow, and right on cue, the private cloud is getting a ton of attention and it is all positive. The statistics … Read more
Formula One teams are looking at a startup called BeyondMath to bring their car construction to the next level. BeyondMath is working in the field of computational fluid dynamics, which attempts to digitally model how an object moves through water or air. But that’s a lot easier said than done – even with excessive computing … Read more
Wētā Workshop is known for its special effects work on movies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Kamala Harris’ strategy to reach young voters will see her debut on Twitch tonight, where she’ll be streaming her Democratic nomination acceptance speech. The new kamalaharris Twitch channel features a similar bio to the vice president’s accounts on X, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms: “Wife, Momala, Auntie. … Read more
These findings indicate that Threads engineers are exploring ad technology, but that doesn’t mean Threads will debut ads anytime soon, as some suspect. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Three months ago, I decided to take what I thought would be a temporary detour to Colombia—a quick escape from the relentless hustle of the U.S. It was supposed to be a brief flirtation with a different kind of life. Well, spoiler alert: I’m still here, and I’m not sure if I’m ever coming back. … Read more
The recall and the conclusion of the probe takes one worry off of Cruise’s plate at a time when the company is under great scrutiny. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The pellets can be stored in piles or silos, moved around using conveyor belts, and transported via rail cars. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Skyfire launches crypto payments network for AI agents, Trump deepfakes ‘just memes,’ drone swarms to be unleashed on China: AI Eye.
Image: Cruise The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is closing an investigation from 2022 into the GM-owned robotaxi company. The agency was looking into Cruise vehicles that stopped unexpectedly, including three times where they were struck from behind. From the report (included in full below): Based on ODI’s analysis of immobilization data, the … Read more
The startup — which was developed in Romania but has a U.S. TopCo — now considers more than 5,000 brands and agencies as its clients. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence, and more artificial intelligence. That’s the best way to sum up Google‘s annual ‘Made by Google’ event that took place recently. The star of the show? Artificial intelligence. :::info Got something to add to the conversation? Start publishing on HackerNoon today! (It’s free!) ::: Artificial intelligence in your phone, artificial intelligence … Read more
The firm said it invested in cryptocurrency and forex, and reportedly collapsed in 2022.
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The US government has charged a member of a Russian ransomware group known as Karakurt, as reported earlier by BleepingComputer. In a press release on Tuesday, the Department of Justice claims 33-year-old Deniss Zolotarjovs of Moscow, Russia, conspired to commit money laundering, wire fraud, and extortion. As … Read more
Live-shopping has grown into a massive sector in Asia, but the phenomenon is yet to see similar uptake in Western markets. But two tech founders are hoping the growth-hacking skills they learned at Revolt will power up their startup in the U.K. live-shopping arena, and now they have the confidence of major investors. That confidence … Read more
Small businesses and startups often lack a dedicated travel desk, forcing executives and founders to rely on human assistants or consuming and cumbersome travel apps. Expedia’s former SVP of consumer product, Michael Gulmann, is betting on AI to bridge the gap. His company, Otto, emerges from stealth Thursday, with plans to launch an alpha version … Read more
We’re down to the last 2 days to save up to $600 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 tickets! Prices will rise after August 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t miss your chance to save big on one of the most epic tech events of the year, happening October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Why … Read more
Separately Managed Accounts, or SMAs, offer significant advantages over ETFs for institutional investors who want to invest in crypto via actively managed accounts.